Average Acquisition Cost (AAC) Reimbursement

The purpose of the Average Acquisition Cost (AAC) Program is to establish a transparent, timely and accurate pharmacy reimbursement system based on actual acquisition cost (invoice) data and a statistically validated cost of dispensing survey, and do so with all stakeholder involvement and support. CMS approved implementation of the AAC/COD reimbursement method effective September 22, 2010.